Emotional Intelligence for Critical Thinkers
What does it take to become the best version of you? What do you need to do for yourself so that you become happier and more fulfilled?
This episode is all about you and what it takes to become the most supportive, compassionate person to yourself.
Some family does not forgive and move on. The last fight could have changed the relationship forever.
Some people hold on to grudges and expect you to come groveling back. But if it’s not your fault, should you? Do you want to reconnect but are waiting for them to apologize?
If you have estranged friends or family, this episode may help you reconnect or accept that perhaps you may never be able to reconcile.
Do you value what your partner values? If not, you may be in for a rude awakening when they suddenly get upset with you for seemingly no reason.
What’s important to you may not be important to them, and vice versa, but it might be a good idea to make it important to you since your relationship’s longevity may depend on it.
Transcript for this episode is here.
When you sign up for a relationship, you sign up for who they are now. But are you signing up for who you hope they’ll be as well?
Are there expectations that should be met when it comes to a relationship? And if they aren’t met, do you have every right to demand they be met, “or else?”
Sometimes we need to revisit the contract we signed getting into a relationship and what it means for us if who we thought they were isn’t really who they are.
What do you do when someone you care about tells you a secret that affects other people you care about? Do you follow your heart or your values? Does your moral compass activate and make you express the secret to those who should know?
A dilemma like this seems like it has no real good answer. But I’ll share what I went through and how I handled it.
